Join artist Marina Abramović, soprano Nadine Benjamin and ENO Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon for a discussion of their creative collaboration for the UK premiere of Abramović’s multi-media opera production, 7 Deaths of Maria Callas.

Maria Callas, one of the most iconic opera singers of the 20th century, has long fascinated performance artist Marina Abramović Hon RA. Abramović's opera project, 7 Deaths of Maria Callas, pays homage to Callas by re-enacting her on-stage deaths in seven classic operas, through film and live performance. It features arias from Bellini, Bizet, Donizetti, Puccini and Verdi.

At this exclusive preview, soprano Nadine Benjamin will perform an aria from 7 Deaths of Maria Callas. Marina Abramović and Annilese Miskimmon will then join Benjamin to discuss the creative process behind bringing the opera to the London stage for the first time. The event will be chaired by Axel Rüger, Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts.

The exhibition Marina Abramović is at the Royal Academy of Arts from 23 September 2023 – 1 January 2024.

ENO’s production of 7 Deaths of Maria Callas will be at the London Coliseum from 3 – 11 November 2023.

This event can be enjoyed in person in the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre, or via a digital livestream.

This event is organised in partnership with ENO.